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([email protected]) Publicist with an interest in history and the world around us: I write about historical contexts and lesser-known curiosities from different parts of the world. I enjoy finding stories that explain the present through the past, and showing that even seemingly peripheral facts can have surprising significance.
Motto: "The past only makes sense if we can tell it."

House and garden

Things to make your home smell like Christmas so you won’t want to go out

The Christmas season is not only about gifts, but also about spending time together with loved ones. It’s about gatherings. About traditions and rituals. And there are also certain smells…

A L. Novak

House and garden

Preparing for a stress-free visit: this list will save you time and nerves when cleaning

Many of us love to have visits, parties and other get-togethers at our house. What we don’t talk about much, however, is the fact that we often panic before the…

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Lifestyle

Christmas Around the World: One evening, many traditions and plates full of surprises from different countries

Christmas is celebrated practically all over the world. However, each country has its own customs and festive foods that are traditional for the season. Christmas is not even celebrated on…

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House and garden

At home, without a garden, all year round: strawberries that taste better than from the store

Imagine having your own fresh strawberries all year round. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s not unrealistic. You can actually enjoy fresh fruit all year round without buying it…

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Lifestyle

Modern decoration, cold and without emotion: Bring back the warmth of childhood to the apartment

Trends come and go. Like all trends, the trends in Christmas decorations and ornaments also change. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t make Christmas at home to our liking.…

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Gastro

A fruit that turns even cheap meat into something that falls apart under the fork

Preparing meat to be really tasty, tender and delicious is not easy. Despite a lot of planning or hours of marinating, the result may not always be what we would…

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Lifestyle

Christmas stressed about relatives: Say no before it’s too late

Holiday parties and various family gatherings can be overwhelming. But some people prefer peace and quiet. So how do you say “no” in such a way without causing a huge…

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Lifestyle

The Christmas chaos continues: Presents are said to be brought by a goat

Have you ever wondered who brings presents to children in different parts of the world? Santa Claus is famous all over the world. But he is certainly not the only…

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Gastro

Potato salad in the world: Where it came from and what forms it takes

Potato salad. A staple of family gatherings, Christmas and, in some parts of the world, picnics. It’s been a favourite dish for centuries. Have you ever wondered where it originated?…

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Auto

Thousands of new drivers are doing this wrong: And they’re hated by others because of it, change it

The fatality rate for young drivers is up to twice that of more experienced drivers. However, it is not only them who are at risk, but also other road users.…

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([email protected]) Publicist with an interest in history and the world around us: I write about historical contexts and lesser-known curiosities from different parts of the world. I enjoy finding stories that explain the present through the past, and showing that even seemingly peripheral facts can have surprising significance.
Motto: "The past only makes sense if we can tell it."

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